Neurotoxicant
Where is it Commonly Found?
Wood treatmentHEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
EPA classification: A (Human carcinogen); Recognized Carcinogen and Development Toxicant (CA-P65) linked to skin cancer and cancer in the lungs, bladder, liver, kidney and prostate. Human exposure is most common through food and groundwater.What are its known health effects?
What are its suspected health effects?
Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (HAZMAP) (KLAA) (LADO - L) (MALA) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS) (STAC)
Endocrine Toxicant (KEIT) (WWF)
Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant (ATSDR) (DIPA) (EPA-HEN) (KLAA) (LADO - L) (MALA) (RTECS) (STAC) (ZIMM)
Immunotoxicant (HAZMAP)
Kidney Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (STAC)
Neurotoxicant (EPA-HEN) (EPA-SARA) (HAZMAP) (KLAA) (LU - P) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS) (STAC)
Reproductive Toxicant (FRAZIER) (OEHHA-AREL)
Respiratory Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (HAZMAP) (KLAA) (LU - P) (NEME)
Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant (ATSDR) (EPA-HEN) (HAZMAP) (LADO - L) (RTECS)
Alternative Materials
Water based borates, Ammoniacal Copper Quaternary (ACQ), Copper Boron Azole (CBA-A), Copper Azole (CA-B).
Additional Regulatory Information
Sale of arsenic-treated wood halted by EPA In January 2004 for residential uses.
Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?
Living Building Challenge (1.2) - Perquisite 5;Living Building Challenge 1.3 – Prerequisite 5: Materials Red List;
Living Building Challenge 2.0 – Red List;
Green Guide for Health Care - CM 1.1: Community Contaminant Prevention: Airborne releases
How is it Categorized?
What is it’s Origin?
Arsenic is a chemical element in the periodic table (symbol As) that is not found alone in nature, but its compounds are common in minerals.
Divisions and Sections
Div 06 Exterior Finish Carpentry
Div 06 Glued-Laminated Construction
Div 06 Heavy Timber Construction
Div 06 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry
Div 06 Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses
General Reference
http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris/index.cfm?fuseaction=iris.showQuickView&substance_nmbr=0278